Litigation Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Austin, TX, seeks a skilled Litigation Attorney with 3-10 years of experience to represent public school districts and other educational institutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment and tort litigation, governance, and student issues, including civil rights and constitutional law.

Duties:

• Represent public school districts and educational institutions in litigation involving employment, torts, governance, and student issues.
• Handle civil rights and constitutional law cases, providing expert legal advice and representation.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies.
• Prepare and deliver compelling arguments in court and other legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored legal solutions.
• Negotiate settlements and manage case files from inception through resolution.
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments and changes in laws affecting educational institutions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• 3-10 years of litigation experience, focusing on public school districts or educational institutions.
• Demonstrated employment and tort litigation expertise, governance, and student issues.
• Proven track record of handling civil rights and constitutional law cases.
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage complex casework effectively.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Texas State Bar License.

Skills:

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Proven litigation experience.
• Strong public speaking and presentation abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with school districts or governmental entities is preferred.
• Ability to handle a high caseload and work under pressure.

This more than 25 year old law firm has several offices in Texas and an office in New Mexico. Its areas of concentration include education law and general insurance defense. A fairly large team of highly-regarded attorneys make up the firm. It has six areas of practice such as facilities-business, employment and special education.